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| − | A '''skeptic''' is one who questions the validity of a position until shown to their satisfaction that the position is warranted. The nature of what can convince a skeptic will vary from person to person. One whose philosophy on life leads them to be a skeptic by lifestyle is said to practice [[skepticism]]. | + | A '''skeptic''' (also '''sceptic''') is one who questions the validity of a position until shown to their satisfaction that the position is warranted. The nature of what can convince a skeptic will vary from person to person. One whose philosophy on life leads them to be a skeptic by lifestyle is said to practice [[skepticism]]. |
| − | "Doubting Thomas" in the [[Bible]] is an early example of a | + | The term "skeptic" is often abused in a religious context by [[atheists]] and [[agnostics]], claiming there is insufficient evidence of [[God]]'s existence but not being at all sceptical about their own atheistic beliefs for which there is [[Arguments for the existence of God|no evidence at all]]. |
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| + | "Doubting Thomas" in the [[Bible]] is an early example of a sceptic, as he did not believe that [[Jesus]] had risen until he saw Him with his own eyes and put his fingers in the wounds on Jesus' body. | ||
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| + | See [https://www.thefreedictionary.com/sceptical '''sceptical''' - The Free Dictionary]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:58, November 5, 2018
A skeptic (also sceptic) is one who questions the validity of a position until shown to their satisfaction that the position is warranted. The nature of what can convince a skeptic will vary from person to person. One whose philosophy on life leads them to be a skeptic by lifestyle is said to practice skepticism.
The term "skeptic" is often abused in a religious context by atheists and agnostics, claiming there is insufficient evidence of God's existence but not being at all sceptical about their own atheistic beliefs for which there is no evidence at all.
"Doubting Thomas" in the Bible is an early example of a sceptic, as he did not believe that Jesus had risen until he saw Him with his own eyes and put his fingers in the wounds on Jesus' body.